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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Temperature-reactive silicone blends that mimic human skin warmth</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Micro-textured surfaces that replicate pore structure down to 0.01mm accuracy</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Self-regulating hydraulic joints that move with organic fluidity</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">3D modeling from MRI scans of human subjects</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">AI-assisted painting systems that apply up to 120 translucent skin layers</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Robotic hair implantation with 99.7% natural distribution patterns</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">38% view their dolls as pure art objects</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">45% develop meaningful emotional connections</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">17% report therapeutic benefits for anxiety or grief</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; counter-increment: list-num 1; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Matteo Bianchi (Florence):</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; counter-increment: list-num 1; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Elias Vogel (Berlin):</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">The psychological impact of synthetic companionship</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Regulations around child-like representations</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Environmental impact of advanced materials</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Cultural perceptions across different societies</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Mandatory mental health disclaimers</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Sustainable material sourcing</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Strict age representation policies</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Average investment: $28,000 over 5 years</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Typical collection: 12-15 dolls</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Most prized possession: Often a custom portrait doll</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">The Vienna Museum of Contemporary Art's "Human Interface" exhibit</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Tech mogul Darren Cho's AI-integrated doll gallery</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">The famous "Twelve Sisters" collection in Barcelona</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Basic emotional recognition systems</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Advanced thermal regulation</li>
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<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Neural network personality development</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Organic tissue integration</li>
<li style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px; margin-left: 30px; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative;">Potential consciousness debates</li>
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